White walls create that minimalist look: clean, streamlined, fresh, and bright. Yes, white rooms can indeed be boring or dingy. If you choose a white that isn't the right shade, don't have enough lighting in the room, and/or accessorize poorly, white can be a bad choice.

But if you choose the right white and add some easy touches, a white room can be the focal point of a home!

12 Ways to Spruce Up a White Room

1. Natural Light

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: natural light is an important part of ANY room!

Natural light is especially effectual in white rooms because white is already so bright. If a white room is darkened without natural light or toned down by ugly florescent lights, it definitely won't shine like it should.

Natural light in white rooms makes the bright color EVEN BRIGHTER!

Not only that, but if you have huge windows to let in all the natural light, it makes sense that you'll be able to see outside... so your yard will almost become a part of your room!

See how the big windows in the room above let in a lot of light, and show off the gorgeous scenery outside?

2. Display your Collections

White walls are the perfect base for color.

A large, busy, colorful painting may look like confetti vomit against an equally colorful room.

Against a white wall? That painting will pop and become the focal point of your space.

White walls are a great backdrop to display your collections, whatever they're made up of.

White walls are PERFECTfor people who have accumulated a lot of pretty things.

Same goes for the space above! The addition of the oriental rug against the rest of this white room gives it a modern, cultured look.

5. Natural Woods

White looks especially good against various grains of natural wood.

I personally love light woods with white. The room above is inviting and fresh, the mixture of light wood and white creating an airy feel.

The kitchen above combines white trim and counters with white cabinets and walls, creating a simple yet modern space.

That's not to say that darker woods don't look brilliant against white! They create a stark contrast, and give a space a more traditional, clean look.

I love the look of the sunroom above! The mix of dark wood and white panelling creates something summery and beautiful!

6. Pops of Color

If you choose white for your walls, that doesn't mean that you're afraid of color! Like working as a backdrop for art, white is the perfect base for pops of color.

The simple office space above has pops of wood tones, blue, and pink to create a cute, feminine space.

You can still be bohemian with white walls! The room above contrasts the simple white walls and furniture with bright, colorful pillows in various patterns, successfully creating that eclectic look without adding color to the walls.

Ok, I just noticed the crab on the coffee table and I'm not sure why it's there.

Moving on... I love the little living room space above, the pop of pink in the sofa is the perfect companion to the simple white walls. And I love the little stump side table with it's face!

7. Highlight an Architectural Element

Using white walls is a great way to highlight existing architectural elements in your home.

This exposed brick wall would be swallowed up by a color on the wall. The white walls framing it, however, highlight its beauty and let it (and the sofa) SHINE!

8. Texture

If you're really afraid of creating a "boring" white space, just remember: INCLUDE TEXTURE!

Texture brings in the interest that your room might be lacking.

The painting and blankets in the room above layer texture beautifully. The room is interesting and soft, graphic and natural. Anything but boring.

The room above might be cheating a bit with the whitewashed brick, but I think it serves our purpose. The textures of the wood floor, brick, and blankets (not to mention the poms) create a bright, interesting, cozy space!

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